1 . In Japan, young people come of age when they are 20. This event is celebrated in most areas of Japan with a special ceremony (A) _______ (call) Seijin no Hi or Coming of Age. On this important day in January, (B)young people go together to the local town hall, where the ceremony is held. They are from the same area and are all in the same school year.
The day often starts early for the girls, because they have to dress up for the ceremony. They wear a traditional Japanese dress (or kimono). These are extremely expensive, so most girls have to hire(租用) or borrow(C)one. Because the dress is very difficult to put on, some girls go to a special place where other women help them. They sometimes spend up to three hours getting dressed and doing their hair and make-up. Most boys wear suits, but some wear a traditional Japanese kimono for men.
When they are ready, the young people are photographed with their families. All the girls and boys then go to the local town hall or government office, where more photos are taken in the hall, and they listen to long speeches and sometimes sing songs. (D) Then the local government give a special certificate(证明书) to them. The boys and girls, now men and women, then go outside, where many more photos are taken. Finally, they leave and go out to celebrate together.
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3. 文中画线部分(C)处指代的是
4. 将文中画线部分(D)改写成被动句：
5. 从文中找出能说明本文中心大意的单词或短语：
2 . Bullying (欺凌) can happen to anyone. A great many children around the world are bullied every year, but there are things that can be done to help.
What is bullying?
Bullying is when someone makes you feel bad or hurts you again and again. Bullying can happen at school, out of school and online. Bullying includes:
☆ calling people mean(恶意的) names★ laughing at people
★ telling lies about people☆ taking someone's things without permission(允许)
☆ not letting someone play in a group☆ hitting people
What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying includes:
❉ sharing photos online without permission❉ sending bad messages online
❉ not letting someone be part of an online group❉ spreading lies online
What can you do?
If someone is not kind to you, tell an adult that you know and like. For example, talk to a parent or a teacher.
If you get bad messages, don' t reply. You should save them and give them to your teacher, your family, or the police. Ask an adult for help. Don't share something before you make sure it is true. That will help stop the cyberbullying.
Talk to your parents or teacher or an adult if you see bullying or if you are worried about a friend.
Say sorry if you are not kind to someone. You can write a message or talk to the person. And always remember: think about how to be kind in the future.
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1. According to the passage, the followings are bullying EXCEPT ______.| A．calling people mean names | B．hitting people |
| C．telling lies about people | D．Laughing with people |
| A．at school | B．at home | C．on the street | D．on the Internet |
| A．Share them with friends | B．give them to your teacher |
| C．reply to them at once | D．keep them as your secrets |
| A．say sorry to him | B．talk about it in public |
| C．ask your parents to say sorry | D．feel sad and keep quiet |
| A．teachers | B．parents | C．children | D．the police |
3 . It is often said that elderly(年纪较大的) people don't understand youngsters(年轻人) while many believe that children are too young to fully appreciate(欣赏) the wisdom(智慧) of their elders. But in truth, both groups have a lot to learn from each other.
Sister Geraldine Tan runs the St. Joseph's Home for the Aged and Hospice(收容所) in Singapore. It's mainly a facility(机构) for serving the elderly. But not all of its visitors are senior citizens(老年人).
The home also includes a childcare center for about 50 kids between the ages of 2 months and 6 years old. At the center of the home's courtyard(庭院), there is a playground where the elderly can play with the kids. By doing so, they can learn more about each other and get mutual(相互的) respect and understanding.
I think this is quite an interesting idea. For one thing, we live in a world where aging societies are becoming more common. China itself is facing this problem as its population ages. It will be important for young people to be able to understand and care for the elderly in the coming decades(数十年).
Sadly, my own grandparents weren't around when I was little, as they had already passed away. I never got to learn what the world was like through their eyes, or what kinds of challenges they might have faced when they were my age. Their lives will always be a mystery to me.
But I suppose I can still learn from other people of older generations(一代). I might find some of their ideas old-fashioned, and they might believe that my generation's way of thinking is strange or incorrect. But we can still learn from each other anyway.
1. What is special about the Singaporean facility(机构)?| A．It is actually a childcare center. | B．Not every visitor is allowed to go there. |
| C．It accepts both elderly people and kids. | D．The elderly help take care of kids there. |
| A．Kids are showing less respect for the elderly. | B．The elderly can't understand children. |
| C．There are more and more elderly people. | D．Young people are unable to care for the elderly. |
| A．we should cherish(珍惜) our grandparents | B．we should see the world in a more traditional way |
| C．grandparents face many challenges | D．grandparents' lives are full of mystery |
| A．Elderly people don't understand youngsters. | B．Youngsters can't appreciate elderly people's wisdom |
| C．The elderly and the young share little experience | D．Different generations can learn from each other |
| A．Young spirit meets old wisdom | B．Show respect to senior citizens |
| C．Love other's elder as yours | D．Human spirit |
4 . My work allows me to live in different countries. Reading books helps me to connect with my friends, family and my home country, the UK. Here are some books that I read a lot.
Daddy Long Legs
This book is about the story of a young girl, Judy, who goes to university and gets lots of new experiences. This book always makes me think of my mother because she used to read it to me when I was ill in bed.
Harry Potter
I’m sure many of you know Harry Potter books! I have read them many times since primary school. I really get lost in the stories. These days I’m reading them again in Germany.
The Railway Children
这是我最喜爱的书之一。 It was a gift for my 13th birthday from my best friend, so it still strongly makes me think of my childhood. It is about three children and their adventures(冒险经历) next to a railway.
1. 从文中找出与下面所给句子意思相同的句子。I can live in different countries because of my work.
2. 回答问题: When did the writer’s mother read the book “Daddy Long Legs” to him?
3. 将文中划线的英语句子译成汉语。
4. 将文中划线的汉语句子译成英语。
5. 回答问题: What does the underlined word “It” in the last sentence refer to (指的是)?
5 . We usually go to see a doctor when we are ill. Doctors may give us some medicine, and the medicine often makes us feel better.
But sometimes the doctor’s medicine doesn’t work. This happened to one man, Thomas Smith. He was ill in hospital, but he wasn’t getting well. Then he found a new "doctor" inside himself. He saw funny films. He read funny books. And something wonderful happened. Laughing took away his pain after half a year. He could have a good night’s rest. His own happy feeling helped him get well again. He wrote his story in his book. He said laughing was very useful. It was the best "medicine".
Another man, Simon Beck, was also ill, and he had a serious pain in his back. The doctor couldn’t stop it, so the man began to "picture" his pain. In his head he "drew" a picture of a dog. He imagined it to be a real dog. And it was hurting him. Then the man talked softly to the dog. He put his hand on the dog's head and made friends with it. One year later, his pain went away!
These stories may surprise you, but more and more people are getting well in this way. So call on the "doctor" inside your mind, and keep happy and well!
1. Where was Thomas smith’s new "doctor"?2. What did Simon Beck begin to do when the doctor couldn’t stop his pain?
3. Who spent less time taking away the pain, Thomas Smith or Simon Beck?
4. In the passage ,what does the underlined word "It" in the second paragraph refer to （指的是）?
5. What is the topic sentence（主题句）in this passage ?
6 . The building is shaking. A woman with a baby in her arms is trying to open the door, but fails. Finding no way, she rushes into her bedroom and there they survive the earthquake.
In a factory building, as the workshop floor moves under the terrible shaking, workers run for safety. Some hide under the machines and survive, but others who try to run outside are killed by the falling ceilings.
These scenes, played by actors and actresses, are from a film of science education, Making a Split Second Decision shown in 2016 on China Central TV in memory of Tangshan Earthquake.
By studying cases(案例)in the earthquake areas and scientific experiments, experts find that buildings remain untouched for the first 12 seconds of an earthquake.
In this short time, one has the best chance of surviving an earthquake by staying near the inside walls, in bedrooms and under beds, experts concluded in the film.“Earthquakes seem to catch the lives of those who run,” said many survivors in the earthquake areas, describing how their friends were killed on the doorways or along the stair steps as they tried to get out of the building.
Their advice was proved in the film, “Taking a hiding place where you are rather than run, unless you are sure you can reach a safe open place in ten seconds.”
1. The word “survive” appears in the passage several times. It probably means________ in Chinese.| A．遇难 | B．幸存 | C．恐惧 | D．摇晃 |
| A．the factory building was shaking terribly |
| B．they were making a film |
| C．they didn't have enough time to run outside |
| D．they were too nervous |
| A．cry for help |
| B．not move and lie on the floor at once |
| C．run down the steps as fast as you can |
| D．find a safe place and hide in at once or run out in ten seconds |
| A．When an earthquake takes place,we'd better rush out of the tall building than stay inside. |
| B．Making a split Second Decision is a science fiction film. |
| C．Buildings remain untouched for the first 12 minutes of an earthquake. |
| D．A person who took a hiding place of a building during an earthquake was likely to stay alive. |
| A．In a magazine. | B．In an advertisement. |
| C．In a history book. | D．In a poster. |
7 . What were you doing in 2008? Most of you were babies at that time. But that year was very important to China.
China held the 29th Summer Olympic Games in Beijing from Aug 8 to 24, 2008. ① This was the first time for China to host the Summer Olympics. China won the most gold medals. Athletes ② such as Lin Dan, Guo Jingjing and Li Xiaopeng showed the world their outstanding performances. They brought glory (光荣) to our country and showed how great Chinese athletes are.
③奥林匹克运动会是世界上最大的体育赛事之一。 Hosting it is a great honor. It helps countries show their national power. And the world can get to know the host country better. ④ In 2022, Beijing will host the Winter Olympics. Beijing will be the first city to host both the Summer ⑤_________ the Winter Games.
1. 将①句翻译成中文。2. 写出②处的同义词。
3. 将③句翻译成英语。
4. 把④句变为被动语态。
5. 在⑤处的横线上填入一个连词，使句意完整正确。
8 . At an early time, a paper ticket was necessary even for passengers who bought tickets online. But now people are saying goodbye to paper tickets.
Passengers can swipe (刷) an ID card to pass through a gate before taking a high-speed train. This helps the railway operator improve its e-ticket service.
"It's very convenient and fast," said Wu Yuanzhen, a passenger from Guangxi. "I am a salesman and travel a lot by train. For us, time is money. E-tickets save time picking up and improve travel efficiency."
For passengers who need to change or return their ticket, they can change the ticket or get a refund (退款) through 12306.cn or the ticket office at the station.
Since 2011, passengers have been able to swipe their ID cards at self-service machines to take the Beijing-Tianjin high-speed railway and Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway.
Checking in by swiping an ID card is now available at high-speed railway stations in most big cities across China, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Wuhan. At stations in some remote areas, passengers still need a paper ticket to get on a train.
1. Passengers have been able to swipe their ID cards to take the Beijing-Tianjin high-speed railway since ________.| A．2011 | B．2019 | C．2020 | D．2021 |
| A．Wu Yuanzhen is a teacher | B．Wu Yuanzhen doesn't like e-tickets |
| C．Wu Yuanzhen often need to take a train | D．E-tickets can save much money |
| A．It saves time picking up a ticket. | B．It's very convenient and fast. |
| C．The price of an e-ticket is very high. | D．It improves travel efficiency. |
| A．繁华的 | B．偏远的 | C．移动的 | D．发达的 |
| A．in a health book | B．in a newspaper | C．in an art magazine | D．in a story book |
9 . There are a lot of things you can do to help your family members and friends. Even little things can brighten someone else's day.
Ask what you can do to help. Talk to a family or a friend and ask what he most needs help with and offer your services. By offering help before he asks you, you are showing that you care about him.
Listen. Often what people need is simply someone who can listen to them with kindness and without judgment. When someone is telling you about himself, or a hardship (艰难情况) he is going through, don't only think of your own feelings, thoughts and stories.
Offer to do jobs or chores. When someone is busy, find out what he is too busy to do for himself and help do the chores or job for him. Do something like making a meal and bringing it over to his house during a busy time, so he doesn't have to worry about feeding himself.
Let them know you're thinking of them. Sometimes people can feel very lonely. Just send something to let your friend or family member know that you are thinking of him and that he is important to you. It doesn't have to be a big present. Sometimes small will do.
1. According to the passage, there are ________ things you can do to help your family members and friends.| A．one. | B．four | C．five | D．six |
| A．You care about him | B．you're very clever |
| C．You have free time | D．you don't have other friends |
| A．make your judgment | B．simply listen to him |
| C．ask him why he does it | D．think of your own feelings |
| A．You can do lots of things to help your family members and friends. |
| B．Offer to make a meal for your friend so that he doesn't need to worry about his stomach. |
| C．Listen to your friends' stories to let them know you are important to them. |
| D．You can send your family members presents to show that you are thinking of them. |
| A．How to help friends and family members | B．How to cheer up friends |
| C．How to overcome loneliness | D．How to form a good habit |
10 . Every morning, millions of people in China do Tai-chi. It is popular with women and men. Tai-chi is a good kind of exercise for old people. It is good for the body and for the mind. It is healthy and relaxing. Tai-chi is from China. It is hundreds of years old. Tai-chi is a "soft" martial art(武术).That means it is slow and calm.
There are also "hard" martial arts. Shaolin Kung-fu, for example, which has a history of over 1,500 years, is a "hard" martial art. It is fast and dangerous. You have to be very fit and strong to do "hard" martial arts.
In Beijing, Master Li Yu is teaching Shaolin Kung-fu to thirty young students, three of whom come from abroad. "Shaolin Kung-fu is difficult," said Li Yu. "You must practice every move many times."
Sports like football and basketball are also popular in China. But martial arts like Tai-chi and Kung-fu are part of Chinese culture and history.
1. Where is Tai-chi from?2. What does a "soft" martial art mean?
3. What is Master Li Yu teaching?
4. Tai-chi has a shorter history than Shaolin kung fu, doesn't it?
5. How many types of martial arts does this passage tell us?
